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Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has called Kylian Mbappe "the future and the present" in recognition of the Paris Saint-Germain star's remarkable achievements so early in his career.
Mbappe, 21, played a leading role in France's run to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and went on to become the first player to be named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year in the same season, per Goal.
Juventus talisman Ronaldo—who has scored 24 goals in 29 appearances this term—said in a promotional video published by Marca (h/t Omnisport, via Fox Sport Asia): "Mbappe is the future and the present.